Winning blow: queen to c6 (e4·4)
c9-27260Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
36. Qxc6+ Kd8 37. Bg5+ Qe7 38. Qd6+ Kc8 39. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+24.8).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#12).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (+9.4).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+13.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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